Pet resting device for a vehicle window
A device for connecting to a window comprising a unitary support member configured for secure engagement with an interior portion of a door and a cushioning member removably attached to the support member.
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The present invention relates to a device for enabling a pet to rest on an open window of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a removable and interchangeable device, configured for secure engagement with an interior vehicle door, such that the pet can comfortably rest itself on an open vehicle window.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONDevices that enable a pet or animal to lean or rest itself on the door opening in a window are generally known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 6,000,365 to Charnesky illustrates a Paw Pad that engages the interior and exterior portion of a vehicle door having two pieces for connection to the door and engages the interior and exterior of the door for engagement with the door. U.S. Pat. No. 7,404,589 is a Combination Draping Canine Fabric Article and Seat Cover for Use with a Vehicle.
The above-mentioned devices are suitable for their intended purposes, however the above do not provide a device with a unitary support member with a removable cushion that securely engages a door interior for a door to rest its paws on the door. The present invention provides a removable cushion and securely engages the interior of the door only, thereby overcoming deficiencies in the above-mentioned inventions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe pet resting device for a vehicle window comprises a unitary support member configured for engagement with an interior portion of a door and a cushioning member removably attached to the support member. The support member comprises a handle, enabling a user to open and close the door when the device is in a connected position with the door. The support member comprises a leash connecting device for securing an animal to the interior of the car. The cushioning member and support member are detachable The cushioning member and support member are connectable using VELCRO brand hook and loop fasteners.
The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed herein.
Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSParticular embodiments of the present invention will now be described in greater detail with reference to the figures. Referring now to
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The support member 14 further comprises a notch 40 engaging member, a collar securing member 28 and a handle 22. As shown in
The handle 22 is formed generally at the lower portion of the support member 14, and is configured to enable a user to grip the door. As such, the handle 22 enables the user to open and close the door from the inside when the device 10 is fully engaged with the door.
The support member 14 further comprises a leash connector 28 for securing the animal or pet to the device 10 such that the pet can be secured to the interior of the vehicle. In the present embodiment the leash connector 28 has an opening 32 formed therein, for receiving an inserted leash and tying the leash to the device 10. In another embodiment, it is contemplated that the connector 28 can be a hook or any other device capable of securing a leash to the support member 14.
Reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words which have been used herein are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the invention has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the invention expands to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may affect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention in its aspects.
Claims
1. A vehicle pet resting device to be used with a vehicle door, comprising:
- a unitary support member having an arcuate configuration facilitating engagement to an opening formed at the top of an inner door trim panel of the vehicle door,
- a cushioning member removably attached to the support member, wherein the cushioning member extends along the support member, from the top of the inner door trim panel and along an interior portion to protect the pet from engagement with the interior portion of the door,
- a handle member formed below the cushioning member configured to allow a user to pull on the pet resting device to open and close the door, the handle member having an arcuate shape configured to hold an object or cylindrical member therein and;
- a leash connector formed below the cushioning member configured to receive a pets leash therein to secure a pet inside of the vehicle.
6000365 | December 14, 1999 | Charnesky |
6079370 | June 27, 2000 | Al-Birmani et al. |
20070283898 | December 13, 2007 | Madison |
20080000428 | January 3, 2008 | Cody et al. |
20110080015 | April 7, 2011 | Spiegel et al. |
Type: Grant
Filed: May 21, 2012
Date of Patent: Aug 2, 2016
Patent Publication Number: 20150173325
Assignee: (Homewood, IL)
Inventor: Kimberly Burns Baker (Homewood, IL)
Primary Examiner: Jason S Daniels
Application Number: 13/476,018
International Classification: A01K 1/035 (20060101); B60J 11/06 (20060101); B60R 7/04 (20060101); B60N 2/46 (20060101);